The best citizenship in the world

The best citizenship in the world has been revealed! Which country got the honours this year?

The best passport on Earth

The Henley & Partners Visa Restriction Index considers the number of countries that a person is able to visit without obtaining a visa. The more localities a citizen of the state is able to visit visa-free, the higher is the ranking.

In 2017, Germany got the honour as the best passport to hold as an international traveller. German citizens are able to enter 176 countries without the need to get a permit.

Sweden is in the second position, with 175 national subjects happy to accept its visitors with no restrictions.

In the third place, there are several contenders, citizens of which are openly welcomed in 174 international destinations: USA, Spain, Italy, Finland and Denmark.